STRAWBERRY CREST HIGH SCHOOL JAY CHAPLOT

Salutatorian

GPA: 8.76 (weighted) and 4.0 (unweighted Favorite Subjects: Math, Psychology and Spanis

AP Classes: 6

Dual Enrollment Classes: 12

Scholarships: Bright Futures

College: Georgia Tech to study Computer Science.

Jay Chaplot considers himself to be peaceful, persistent, and optimistic. His parents, Prakash and Simmy Chaplot moved to America from Rajasthan, India, in the ‘90s, and Jay has lived in Florida since his birth. Of life in eastern Hillsborough County, he is happy with “how there are a lot of things to do and how everyone can find people to enjoy those with.”

“We are a big soccer family, and both my brother and I have played for years,” Jay shared. “We are also avid soccer fans and watch games that take place all around the world.” He added to other pastimes, “My whole life, I have always loved sports. I’ve played and really enjoyed many of them. Additionally, one of my favorite hobbies is biking and I do it almost every day.”

Jay credits his older brother, Ishan, for his guidance and success, who graduates soon from the University of South Florida.

Regarding his future, in five years, Jay hopes “to see himself satisfied with his situation and possibly pursuing further education,” and in ten he hopes “to have a stable job.” Ultimately, one lifelong goal will be “to eliminate as much stress as possible and remain connected with friends and family.”

When asked to share advice with other students, Jay said, “I would recommend they truly take classes they’re interested in. There is no point in taking classes just for the sake of doing them. Classes should act as a guide for you to find something enjoyable and something you can be passionate about.”